The Macau World Cup came to a successful conclusion, among the female table tennis players, the fans cheered for Sun Yingsha, and also encouraged Wang Manyu and Chen Meng, they are the best players in today's table tennis world, it seems that after this World Cup, five golden flowers have become three golden flowers, and in the World Cup game, a national table tennis women's team player who seems to have no sense of existence is Chen Xingtong, Macau World Cup, Chen Xingtong summarized after the game. and the three golden flowers are drifting away.
Table tennis has always been known as a "national sport", as a member of the national table tennis team, Chen Xingtong was once called the "Five Golden Flowers" with Sun Yingsha, Wang Manyu and Chen Meng, and is regarded as the pillar of the future of national table tennis. However, in this Macau World Cup, Chen Xingtong's performance was disappointing, not only could not stop the footsteps of the "Three Golden Flowers", but even the group qualification was difficult. What is reflected behind this is the gap between Chen Xingtong and his three teammates.
First, the gap in the level of technology
Table tennis is a highly technical sport, and the level of skill directly affects an athlete's competitive performance. From the 2023 Macau World Cup, it is not difficult to find that there is a big gap between Chen Xingtong and the "Three Golden Flowers" at the technical level.
The first is batting technique. As can be seen from the video of the game, Sun Yingsha, Wang Manyu and Chen Meng's batting movements are simple and smooth, with both power and control. In particular, Sun Yingsha and Wang Manyu have first-class double backhand skills, and they are versatile in fast-paced offense and defense, making it difficult for opponents to capture. Although Chen Xingtong's hitting also has a certain level, his movements are relatively jerky, lacking flexibility and explosiveness, and it is often difficult to perform stunts at critical moments.
The second is tactical awareness. Top table tennis players must not only have excellent basic skills, but also superb tactical skills. From the game, we can see that Sun Yingsha, Wang Manyu and Chen Meng were able to quickly adjust their state during the game, and formulate accurate and effective tactical plans according to the characteristics of their opponents. Chen Xingtong is a little rusty in this regard, it is difficult for her to make correct judgments in the rapidly changing situation, and she often responds passively and loses the initiative.
Finally, there is the psychological quality. In addition to having first-class technical and tactical literacy, a good mental state is also indispensable for top athletes. In this World Cup, Sun Yingsha, Wang Manyu and Chen Meng performed well, fully demonstrating their excellent psychological quality. No matter what kind of difficulties they face, they are able to deal with them calmly and maintain good competitive shape. And Chen Xingtong is often affected by pressure at critical moments, showing a certain degree of psychological vulnerability, which also limits her performance to a certain extent.
Based on the above aspects, it is not difficult for us to find that there is a certain gap in technical level between Chen Xingtong and the "Three Golden Flowers". This also explains why in this World Cup, Chen Xingtong is difficult to advance to the knockout stage, but the "Three Golden Flowers" are soaring all the way.
Second, the gap in comprehensive strength
The gap in technical level is an important reason for the gap between Chen Xingtong and the "Three Golden Flowers", but the deeper reason lies in the gap in comprehensive strength between the two.
The first is the gap in game experience. Sun Yingsha, Wang Manyu and Chen Meng, as the leaders of national table tennis, started their careers many years ago and have accumulated rich competition experience in various top competitions. In contrast, although Chen Xingtong is also from national table tennis, relatively speaking, she is not rich enough in competition. In this World Cup event, her performance can be said to have "learned a lesson" solidly.
The second is the gap in the accumulation of strength. The key to the dominance of Sun Yingsha, Wang Manyu and Chen Meng in the world table tennis arena is that they have maintained high-intensity training and competitions for many years and accumulated a lot of strength. Although Chen Xingtong is also from national table tennis, due to various reasons, her strength accumulation speed is far less than that of the three golden flowers, which also makes her slightly inferior in front of similar athletes.
Again, it's the gap in form. The key for top athletes to do well at the pinnacle is their ability to perform well when it matters most. Judging from Chen Xingtong's performance, she has achieved good results in some important competitions, but it is difficult to maintain her good form and go all the way. Sun Yingsha, Wang Manyu and Chen Meng are the opposite, they can burst out at their best at critical moments, which has also become an important reason why they can win consecutive championships.
Finally, there is the gap in psychological quality. As mentioned earlier, good mental quality is one of the qualities that a top athlete must have. In this World Cup, Chen Xingtong showed a certain psychological vulnerability, and it was difficult to play at his best in major competitions. In contrast, Sun Yingsha, Wang Manyu and Chen Meng have performed well, and their ability to stay calm and focused in the face of pressure is also a big advantage for them to stay ahead.
In general, the gap between Chen Xingtong and the "Three Golden Flowers" is not only reflected in the technical level, but also in the comprehensive strength gap between the two. This also explains to a certain extent why Chen Xingtong is difficult to compete with the "Three Golden Flowers" in this World Cup.
Third, the gap in the growth path
In addition to the gap in technical level and comprehensive strength, the gap between Chen Xingtong and the "Three Golden Flowers" is also reflected in their growth path.
The first is the gap in the training environment. As a member of the national table tennis team, Chen Xingtong has received systematic vocational training since he was a child, and has world-class training conditions and a coaching team. The "Three Golden Flowers" basically follow a similar path, they have been systematically trained by the national team since childhood, and they have continuously improved themselves in a high-quality training environment. This good training environment lays a solid foundation for their future growth.
The second is the opportunity gap. As the core of the national table tennis team, Sun Yingsha, Wang Manyu and Chen Meng have obtained a large number of qualifications for top competitions at home and abroad in their careers for many years, and have the opportunity to show their skills on the stage at the highest level and constantly improve themselves. Although Chen Xingtong is also from national table tennis, due to various reasons, she can participate in relatively few top events, which limits her growth to a certain extent.
Again, there is the gap in the goal. Since Sun Yingsha, Wang Manyu and Chen Meng entered the national team, they have made clear their goal, that is, to become the top players in the world table tennis world. In order to achieve this goal, they have always maintained a high fighting spirit and full of competition, which has also allowed them to continue to improve. Although Chen Xingtong was also pinned on high hopes, it is debatable whether she really has a clear understanding of her development goals.
Finally, there is the gap in concentration. Sun Yingsha, Wang Manyu and Chen Meng have devoted all their efforts and energy to table tennis since they entered the national team. They are able to dedicate themselves to training and playing, and maintain a high level of concentration at all times. Chen Xingtong seems to be slightly deficient in this regard, and her dedication to her career may be slightly lower than that of the "Three Golden Flowers", which also affects her progress to a certain extent.
Based on the above aspects, it is not difficult for us to find that there is also a certain gap between Chen Xingtong and the "Three Golden Flowers" on the road of growth. This gap is not only reflected in the technical level and comprehensive strength, but also reflects the differences between the two in terms of growth environment, opportunity acquisition, goal setting and focus. These differences eventually created a gap in strength between Chen Xingtong and the "Three Golden Flowers".
Fourth, the future outlook
In this World Cup event in Macau, Chen Xingtong's performance has once again raised concerns about her future. Although she used to be called the "Five Golden Flowers" along with Sun Yingsha, Wang Manyu and Chen Meng, now the gap between her and the "Three Golden Flowers" does exist. This is not only reflected in the technical level and comprehensive strength, but also in their growth path.
For Chen, the road ahead is not smooth. As she gets older, she may face more challenges and stress. But we should also see that she still has some potential and hope. The key is whether she can recognize the gap between herself and the "three golden flowers" in time, clarify her future development direction, and make unremitting efforts for it.
Only in this way can Chen Xingtong gradually narrow the gap with the "Three Golden Flowers" and regain his foothold at the pinnacle of the world table tennis arena. Of course, this requires her to pay hard sweat and tears, but I believe that as long as she can persevere, one day she will become one of the leaders in the table tennis world.
In short, the gap between Chen Xingtong and the "Three Golden Flowers" is not only a gap in technical strength, but also a gap in the road of growth. But we believe that as long as Chen Xingtong can clearly recognize these gaps and fight for them, she will be able to stand up again and become one of the pillars of national table tennis. Let's work together to look forward to the future of Chen Xingtong!